I have tried to cook a turkey but my oven has a mind of it's own and i do not have a meat thermometer and the turkey did not come with a pop up one. I am looking for characteristics on how to tell when a turkey is safe to eat.
Turkey Stats:
Weight: 18lbs
Current Cook Time: 5hrs
2006-12-02 17:34:56 · 10 answers · asked by dallen 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Move the leg away from the body of the turkey, if it moves easily and separates from the body, the turkey is done, if it snaps back it is undercooked
2006-12-02 17:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by chika 2 · 11⤊ 2⤋
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2017-01-22 14:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always cooked the turkey at 350 degrees, for an hour per every 3 to 4 pounds. When the legs can break off easily, then it's done.
2006-12-02 19:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jackie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When Is A Turkey Done
2016-09-30 00:40:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approximate Roasting Time for Unstuffed Turkey
Weight in Pounds Approx. Roasting Time (hours)
8-12 lbs. 2 3/4 -- 3 hrs.
12-14 " 3 -- 3 3/4 "
14-18 " 3 3/4 -- 4 1/4 "
18-20 " 4 1/4 -- 4 1/2 "
20-24 " 4 1/2 -- 5 "
See link below for more.
2006-12-02 17:46:27 · answer #5 · answered by KIT J 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Stick the breast with a knife, if the juice thar runs out is clear the turkey is cooked.
Addition:
I just looked at your cooking time. If your oven is at least 325F your turkey was done about an hour ago.
2006-12-02 17:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by dropkick 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
when the legs comes off easy when you pull on it. Generally, when a turkey is done it browns nicely.
2006-12-02 17:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by deborah_012003 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stick a fork into the thickest part of the leg. if the juices run out clear, its done. its the juices have a pink or red tinge it's still uncooked.
2006-12-02 17:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by susan w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
325*
15 per lb. rare to med
18 per lb. med. to well
20 per lb. well to well done
Good luck.
2006-12-02 17:50:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
http://www.erbaabulten.com
2015-05-03 14:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by google 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋